Hurricane Ida Has Pushed Into The Gulf Of Mexico. Warnings Are Up For Louisiana
The rapidly expanding storm struck Western Cuba and is expected to hit Louisiana on Sunday as a major hurricane.
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Western Europe Can Expect More Heavy Rainfall And Fatal Floods As The Climate Warms
The World Weather Attribution initiative has issued a report that said July's historic flooding in Europe is more likely to happen today due to global warming.
Fires Force The U.S. Forest Service To Close Minnesota Wilderness Area
The U.S. Forest Service this week closed Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area along the Canadian border because of fires. It's the first time in nearly half a century they've had to close the area.
Agriculture Officials Really Want Those Spotted Lanternflies Gone, Gone, Gone
Pennsylvania officials are giving the following advice to those who encounter the pesky invasive insects: "Kill it! Squash it, smash it ... just get rid of it."
Middle Tennessee Deals With The Aftermath Of A Weekend Of Heavy Rain
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Sheriff Chris Davis of Humphreys County, Tenn., about the flash flooding that ravaged parts of the state over the weekend. Nearly two dozen people died.
Cleanup Begins In Soggy Northeast As Henri Plods Back To Sea
Residents across the waterlogged Northeast began cleaning up while remnants of Tropical Storm Henri threatened further flooding in New England as the system made a slow trek back to the sea.
At Least A Dozen People Missing, 22 Dead After Flooding In Tennessee
In Middle Tennessee, rescue crews are searching for at least a dozen people who are unaccounted for after heavy rain and flooding. The death toll is at 22.
In Fire Scorched California, Town Aims To Buy The Highest At-Risk Properties
Decimated by the deadly Camp Fire in 2018, Paradise, Calif., is now moving to acquire some high-risk properties and turn them into managed park land to buffer against future wildfires.
This Is The Devastation The Deadly Flooding Wrought In Tennessee
Record-breaking storms dropped more than 9 inches of rain on areas of Middle Tennessee. At least 21 people are dead and dozens are still missing.
Overstayed Welcome? Tropical Depression Henri Takes Its Time Drenching The Northeast
Experts predict Henri will settle for a while near the New York-Connecticut border before heading back east.